Runners at Crux Fermentation Project play an important role in providing the highest level of customer service. They are highly proficient in the skill set of organizing, cleaning, and practicing efficient sanitation service. The runner will provide assistance on cleaning glassware in the bar, running food or beer to guests. The Runner will also provide assistance out on our lawn, help keep the fire pits going, and help our guests with parking in addition to other assigned duties.

Runners will occasionally be scheduled for a packaging shift at our production facility where your duties will include taking cans off the labeler, putting them back on the can line, and stacking cases of beer onto pallets.

Why work at Crux?

Become a champion of craft culture by joining a fun team environment at one of the busiest breweries in all of Central Oregon. Besides your hourly wage our steady flow of guests provides generous and consistent TIP averages that are shared (tips vary depending on position). Plus...

• Receive a generous discount on food, beer, and swag.
• Enjoy a free pint of some of the best beer in Oregon at the end of each work day.
• Flexible schedules.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS FOR PUB RUNNERS (Performed with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Set-up and close-down tasting room by assigned check lists
• Know our food menu and ingredients
• Know beer menu and pay attention to color of beer. Understand beer styles. Read the beer sheets and develop a knowledge of our beers on tap
• Attend monthly educational and training meetings
• Assist servers and beertenders by running food in the window or drinks from the bar
• Operate with the full hands in and full hands out motto
• Communicate with guests at the front door and beyond how service works at Crux Fermentation Project
• Develop a complete knowledge of the history of the brewery and owners
• Pay attention to visually intoxicated persons and communicate to all service staff. Know and use the tools in watching for and identifying visually intoxicate people
• Arrive on time and ready to work. Ready to work is checking in with the lead on duty and other staff to know where you are needed first.
• Communicate with a floor supervisor if a guest may be unhappy.
• Provide parking direction when assigned.
• Assist brewers with packaging when assigned packaging shifts as needed.
• Other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PUB RUNNERS

• Passion – for the craft industry
• Enthusiastic, Energetic & Self-Motivated
• Organized – with excellent time management skills
• Team Player – with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interpersonal Skills – ability to actively listen and cooperatively solve problems, relates well to others
• Personal Integrity – exhibits a high degree of professionalism and commitment to following through and achieving results
• Effective Communicator – possesses strong verbal communication skills
• Results Focused – self-motivated, works as hard and long as needed to achieve results

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE FOR PUB RUNNERS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Service experience, preferably with a Brewery-restaurant

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR PUB RUNNERS

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Certifications: OLCC Service Permit, Oregon Food Handler
• Drug Free
• Reliable transportation for work
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening, weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand and arm movements frequently
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat)
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, and wet environments
• Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.